We were told the surgery to remove the tumor would most likely happen on Friday afternoon or Tuesday morning. They weren't hopeful for a time slot on Friday afternoon, because they didn't have enough time booked in the OR to complete the surgery. So, we were prepared to wait til Tuesday.
Last night our care group came over to our house, brought us dinner, we watched a basketball game and just sat and talked. It was a wonderful time of fellowship. We are grateful for each of these couples. Before they left, Brian, our care group leader, led in a time of prayer. In that prayer, he prayed something like the following, "Lord, even though we don't know all there is to know, we pray that you will expedite this surgery."
While I was out this morning with Alethea and Mikaela on a Valentine's day breakfast, Jen called me and said the Hopkins Operating Room called to say that Sarah got on the schedule for Friday (which alone was great news). But there was more. She informed Jen that they were able to secure the time slot first thing in the morning tomorrow at 7:30am. This blew us away. We received this great news as a gift from God.
The surgery is now scheduled for tomorrow morning at 7:30am. It will take about 5 hours in all, as they will insert a chest tube, a port in her chest, take bone marrow, do a spinal tap, and remove the tumor. It is an extensive surgery, as the tumor is right about the heart and right next to the spine. They will deflate her left lung, go through her ribs to get the the tumor out. Needless to say, the girl will be in some pain after surgery. We will most likely be in the hospital through the weekend in Peds post op or PICU, and then onto recovery. Please pray for God's mercy and grace on the surgeons tomorrow.
Ephesians 3:20-21
"Now to him who is able to do FAR MORE abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen"
Dave
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Dave,
I'm so glad to hear how God is working in this situation. We'll be praying for Sarah.
I also wanted to thank you for your faith-filled posts. In the midst of trials it's very easy to let fear overwhelm us. Your faith is an encouragement to me, and to those who are reading the blog. Thanks for leading your family, and those who read the blog, in faith.
We will continue to be in prayer for you all. Praying for a peaceful night's rest for you all.
such wonderful news God is good! thanks for updating us we will be praying for the surgery tomorrow.
God is so Faithful!! We will be continuously praying for you guys.
Love the Conners
Oh that's good!! Me and my family are praying for you all!
It is nothing short of God's amazing grace that you're near excited about having the first time slot in the OR tomorrow...it was unthinkable just a week ago. God's grace to sustain is simply awe inspiring.
Dave, I remember a time (when we were all at LOLC still) that you prayed a prayer related to the verse you wrote out here...it made (as you can tell) a lasting impression on me as you spoke to God the things you could imagine and then asked Him to be true to His Word by doing more than we could imagine. It does fill our hearts with faith to see how God is sustaining and bolstering your faith through this time.
We will pray with you that He would indeed do more than we could ask or imagine.
We are all with you on Friday in spirit, thought and prayer. Sarah is blessed to be so well loved and cared for by her family and the folks at JHU. Happy Valentine's Day to the Brew Crew!
We'll be praying for all of you!
emily b.
Sarah's in the operating room- right now... I'm praying.
Michelle
Praying for your little girl this morning, the doctors and for you both as you wait.
Dear Brewer Family,
We are praying for you throughout the day. I wake up every morning with Sarah on my heart and pray for her complete healing first thing.
Today I read: "Then Job answered the LORD and said: 'I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.'" (Job. 42:1)
Great is His power and faithfulness!
with much love,
Linda Malcolm
Praying for little sarah as she is in the OR right now. Praying for peace!
the Gallaghers
Bobby and I just prayed for Sarah and for you guys!
Hanging onto God's promise: "I WILL help you, says the LORD." - Isaiah 41:14
Kathleen Ramkeesoon said: We are praying that the Lord uses these doctors as his best instruments and that Sarah comes out of this fully healed. To God be the GLORY.
P-R-A-Y-I-N-G!
LOVE,
TERRI
prayed for you all this morning!
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